NICU Clinical Dietitian I or II
About The Position
The University of Iowa Healthcare department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II or Dietitian I to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in Stead Family Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Newborn Nursery, and Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic. This role involves teaching dietetic students, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and developing nutritional components of care. The position requires demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age. The University of Iowa Health Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Stead Family Children’s Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in neonatal care, offering a world-class clinical environment and unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. As Iowa’s only Level IV NICU, the highest level designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics, our team cares for the tiniest and most critically ill infants, including those born at the edge of viability, with outcomes that rank among the best in the nation. The NICU is part of a nationally ranked neonatology program and has earned prestigious recognitions such as the Beacon Award for Excellence for exemplary patient care and a recent special designation from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlighting clinical expertise and outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team is deeply involved in groundbreaking research, quality improvement initiatives, and leadership in state and national neonatal care standards, making this an exceptional place to build a career in advanced neonatal nursing and medicine. The department intends to hire one candidate from either Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Applicants must address in their application the specific position for which they wish to be considered or both.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Nice To Haves
- 5-7 years of clinical nutrition experience
- Demonstrated competency of patient care in the neonatal patient population across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Experience making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas
- Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024, a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
Responsibilities
- Use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients
- Teaches Master of Clinical Nutrition Students.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develop nutritional components of care
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age
Benefits
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- health, dental, life and disability insurance options
- generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
